How to get from Glendale Heights to Prospect Heights by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Glendale Heights to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 715 bus from Glen Ellyn/Regency station to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

206min$14.25
Bus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Glen Ellyn/Regency

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glendale Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Brookhaven Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28638
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #44| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station Prospect Hts
    Ride to train station
    Prospect Hts
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 715, BNSF and NCS

To get from Glendale Heights to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 715 bus from Glen Ellyn/Regency station to Cass/Quincy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

280min$13.00
Bus - 715
715
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Glen Ellyn/Regency

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glendale Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Brookhaven Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cass/Quincy
    ID 28756
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Westmont
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1256| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    57 min
  • 7
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 8
    Ride to train station Prospect Hts
    Ride to train station
    Prospect Hts
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Glendale Heights to Prospect Heights

The distance between Glendale Heights, Chicago and Prospect Heights, Chicago is approximately 50.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glendale Heights to Prospect Heights by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Glendale Heights

Glendale Heights is located at Glendale Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Glen Ellyn/Army Trail.

Bus stations close to Glendale Heights:

  • Glen Ellyn/Army Trail
  • Army Trail/Glen Ellyn
  • Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd

Public transit stations close to Prospect Heights, Chicago

Prospect Heights is located at Prospect Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Wolf Rd & Euclid Ave.

Train stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Cumberland
  • Prospect Hts
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Wolf Rd & Euclid Ave
  • Wolf Rd & Alderman Ave
  • Wolf Rd & Edward Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 715, BNSF and NCS

To get from Glendale Heights to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 715 bus from Glen Ellyn/Regency station to Cass/Quincy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

280min$13.00
Bus - 715
715
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Glen Ellyn/Regency

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glendale Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Brookhaven Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cass/Quincy
    ID 28756
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Westmont
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1256| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    57 min
  • 7
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 8
    Ride to train station Prospect Hts
    Ride to train station
    Prospect Hts
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glendale Heights to Prospect Heights?

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 715, Bus line UP-W, Bus line NCS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glendale Heights to Prospect Heights?

    The alternative route takes 280 minutes, using Bus line 715, Bus line BNSF, Bus line NCS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glendale Heights and Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glendale Heights to Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    The 715 bus line goes from Brookhaven Plaza station near Glendale Heights to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station near Prospect Heights in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Glendale Heights to Prospect Heights in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Glendale Heights and Prospect Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glendale Heights to get to Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    Get on the 715 bus from the Brookhaven Plaza stop near Glendale Heights in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glendale Heights and Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station, which is closest to Prospect Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Glendale Heights to Prospect Heights?

    The ride from Glendale Heights to Prospect Heights costs $14.25.

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